Murray Mallee police are reminding residents of the continuing dangers of phone scammers. The public are being urged to take care when dealing with unknown contacts from people or businesses, whether it’s over the phone, by mail, email, in person or on a social networking site. Police warned that people should never give bank details, transfer money or purchase iTunes cards for anyone requesting one over the phone. For info: www.scamwatch.gov.au/get-help/protect-yourself-from-scams.

People are advised to be wary of phone scammers requesting payment via iTunes cards

Murray Mallee police are reminding residents of the continuing dangers of phone scammers. The public are being urged to take care when dealing with unknown contacts from people or businesses, whether it’s over the phone, by mail, email, in person or on a social networking site.

Police warned that people should never give bank details, transfer money or purchase iTunes cards for anyone requesting one over the phone.